Opiates Infographic

Sep. 30, 2015

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Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

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Mark Frey, LPCC, LICDC, NCC

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Last Edited: February 26, 2020

Author

Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

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Clinically Reviewed

Mark Frey, LPCC, LICDC, NCC

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All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Opiates refer to any narcotic analgesic that is naturally derived from the Opium poppy plant. Often confused with Opiods, Opiates are not synthetically made. Opiates affect the CNS by regulating activity that increases pain tolerance and decreases pain perception. Visit the Opiate Page to learn more.

Author

Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Patricia has a deep interest in mental health care services, and the treatment of addictive disorders. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in private practice in Solana Beach, California. I am also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II (CADC-II). Patricia’s clinical work at includes individual and group therapy for men with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. She also is trained in the treatment of trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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Mark Frey, LPCC, LICDC, NCC

Experienced Behavioral Health Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Addiction Counseling Anger Management, Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, and Medicine. Strong healthcare services professional with a Master of Science focused in Applied Psychology.